Undergraduate Fees • Expenses

The Board of Supervisors may adjust fees and
costs for dining plans and housing at any time
and without providing advance notice to
students. Please check with the Office of the
University Registrar, 112 Thomas Boyd Hall,
225-578-1686, for up-to-date fee information.

FEES AND EXPENSES

Student expenses, other than campus fees
and nonresident fees, will vary with the
individual. A Baton Rouge area student living
with parents or a student living on campus
spends about $2,534 in addition to fees,
housing, and a dining plan per school year. A
student living off campus can expect to spend
at least $7,236 per academic year for rent,
food, clothing, laundry, cleaning, books and
school supplies, transportation, entertainment,
and incidentals. Married students spend
approximately $13,600 per academic year.

Total first-year expenses for sororities,
including some one-time fees, average $2,000;
subsequent yearly costs are approximately
$1,300, not living in the house. Costs for
fraternities average $1,500 for the first year,
which includes some one-time fees.

The following is an approximation of
what a student may expect to spend each
semester for fees, housing, and dining plan.

HOUSING FEES

DINING PLANS

Students are offered a choice of the following one-semester meal plans
beginning on the residence hall move in day and continuing through the final
examination period:

5-day Unlimited (Unlimited meals and $20 Paw Points)—Meals
can be used Monday breakfast through Friday lunch in dining halls. The
5-Day Unlimited meal plan would be ideal for a student who goes home during
the weekends and dines mostly in the dining halls, relying on few Paw
Points. You may not share meals.

Resident Tiger (160 meals and $100 Paw Points)—The Resident
Tiger provides approximately 10 meals per week. The Resident Tiger is
ideal for the student who plans to dine mostly in the dining halls and
for students who plan to stay on campus for most

Tiger Ultra (130 meals and $200 Paw Points)—The Tiger
Ultra provides an average of 8 meals per week. The Tiger Ultra is ideal
for the student who plans to eat mainly in the dining halls while having
$200 Paw Points to spend in our retail locations. The Tiger Ultra would
be a good choice for the student who plans on going home on the weekends
and eats approximately 2 meals per day in the dining halls.

Tiger Plus (120 meals and $300 Paw Points)—The Tiger
Plus provides an average of 7 meals per week. The Tiger Plus would be
a good choice for the student who remains on campus during the weekends
and eats one meal per day in the dining halls. It also allows flexibility
with using Paw Points in our retail outlets.

Tiger Lite (85 meals and $400 Paw Points)—The Tiger
Lite provides an average of 5 meals per week. The Tiger Lite is ideal
for the student who would prefer to use Paw Points to dine at LSU’s
Dining retail locations, while only having five meals per week in the
dining halls. The abundance of Paw Points is also good for the student
on the go, giving them the ability to grab snacks and groceries in between
classes.

Tiger Lunch (55 lunches and $100 Paw Points)—The Tiger
Lunch offers lunch Monday through Friday and is great for commuters and
students who just want to eat lunch during the week.

Note: Dining plan rates, number of meals, and amount of
Paw Points are subject to change at the beginning of a semester or summer
term.

First-year students who live in University residence halls are required
to participate in a University meal plan for two semesters.

Students who are exempt from participation include the following:

Part-time students, as defined by the LSU General Catalog.

Students who are released to participate in a fraternity or sorority
dining plan on the basis of fraternity or sorority membership.

Students who have been employed full-time, including military service,
for a period of 18 months prior to enrolling in the University and following
high school graduation.

Students who have conflicts with work and class schedules that do not
permit taking meals at the regular serving times and who cannot be otherwise
accommodated by LSU Dining.

Students who have specialized medical diets prescribed by a physician
that cannot be provided through LSU Dining. Requests for an exemption
should be submitted in writing to the Director of Contracted Auxiliary
Services.

Students who have completed two regular semesters (excluding the summer
term) are not required to participate, but they are invited and encouraged
to do so. All continuing students, part-time or full-time, residing off-campus
or on-campus, may purchase a LSU Dining meal plan.

For more information about dining plans, please contact Tiger Card Office,
207 LSU Union Building, call 225-578-4300, visit our Web site at www.lsu.edu/dining,
or see the “ Student Life and Academic Services” section in
this catalog.

Only first-year students who live in University residence halls are required
to participate in a University dining plan. For more information about dining
plans, see the “ Student Life and Academic Services” section
of this catalog or contact Contracted Auxiliary Services, 15 Johnston Hall,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, telephone 225-578-5208.

APPLICATION FEE

A nonrefundable application fee of $40 (check or money order) must accompany
the application for admission. In addition to this fee, a nonrefundable
late application fee of $15 is charged students who file applications after December 1 for the spring semester, after April
15 for the summer term, and after April 15 for
the fall semester. Applications submitted after the deadline date will be
considered on an appeal basis only. The University is not responsible for
cash sent by mail.

GRADUATION FEES

SPECIAL FEES

Academic Excellence Fee

The Academic Excellence Fee is used to
promote academic excellence by enhancing
instructional programs. Please refer to the Fees
Glossary on the Office of Budget & Planning
Web site which is located at:
www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees/ feeglossary.htm
for the current amount of this fee.

Operational Fee

During the 2004 Regular Session, the
Louisiana Legislature passed House Bill 1062
authorizing the LSU Board of Supervisors to
assess an operational fee of up to four percent
of the total mandatory tuition and fees. The
operational fee is used to cover state mandated
costs and enhance instructional programs at the
University. Please refer to the Fees Glossary
on the Office of Budget & Planning Web site
at www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees/feeglossary.htm for the current amount of this fee.

Student Technology Fee

This fee is dedicated to the acquisition,
installation, maintenance, and intelligent use of
state-of-the-art technology solely for the
purpose of supporting and enhancing student
life and learning and preparing graduates for
the workplaces of the 21st century. Please refer
to the Fees Glossary on the Office of Budget &
Planning Web site at: www.bgtplan.lsu. edu/fees/feeglossary.htm for the current amount of this fee.

Student Health Center Fee

During registration, all full-time students
are required to pay a student health center fee.
This fee, included in the required fees, entitles
the student to use of the Student Health Center.
Please refer to the Student Health Center Web
site (www.lsu.edu/shc) for a listing of exact
fees.

There is no charge to visit a primary care
clinician, but charges are assessed for specialty
clinics and treatments, pharmaceuticals,
diagnostic imaging, and laboratory work.
Students can also see a mental health clinician,
health educator, and registered dietician at no
additional charge.

Part-time students who want to use the
center have the option of paying the fee, which
entitles them to the same services as full-time
students for the entire semester. Part-time
students also have the option of paying a pervisit
charge, which includes a follow-up visit
for the same medical condition.

Nonstudent spouses are allowed to pay the
semester fee or per-visit fees for treatment in
the Student Health Center. Ancillary service
charges (lab, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging)
will be assessed at student rates.

Audit Fees

Fees for auditing courses are in
accordance with the “Regular Semester” and
“Summer Term” fees. Maximum fee is $1,508
for the regular semester and $1,216 for the
summer term. Fees for students enrolling for
combined credit and audit work will be
assessed in accordance with total hours
scheduled.

Industrial Cooperative Education Program

Students enrolled in the alternating Industrial
Co-op Program pay the tuition and
required fees as follows:

CO-OP ONLY

Students enrolled in co-op only during the
fall, spring, or summer semester pay the $50
co-op fee and all full time required fees
(excluding the Student Sports Recreation and
Student Health Center Fee). Please refer to the
Office of Budget & Planning Web site at www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees.htm for the listing of
current fees.

CO-OP & THREE HOUR COURSE

Students enrolled in co-op and a three-hour
course during the fall, spring, or summer
semester pay the tuition for three hours of
credit and all full time required fees (excluding
the Student Sports Recreation and Student
Health Service Fees). Please refer to the Office
of Budget & Planning Web site at www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees.htm.

Three-Week Summer
Short Courses

See note section at bottom of Summer
Student Required Fees Schedule on the Office
of Budget & Planning Web site at www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees.htm.

Undergraduate Geology Field Fees

Students enrolled in undergraduate
geology field courses must pay the $150 camp
fee, tuition, required fees, and non resident fee
(if applicable) for six hours of credit. With a
few exceptions, these fees conform to the
summer term fee schedule. Please refer to the
Office of Budget & Planning Web site at www.bgtplan.lsu.edu/fees.htm.

Other Fees

A small number of curricula and courses
require the payment of additional fees. These
fees are detailed in the college, school, or
departmental listings or in the course
descriptions.

Students registering for degree only pay no
registration fee. (Such students must register
through the Office of the University
Registrar no later than the beginning of the
semester or summer term when the degree is
to be conferred.)

Departmental Proficiency and Advanced-
Standing Examinations—$20 per examination.
An additional $20 processing fee is
assessed for each examination administered
by the Center for Assessment & Evaluation.
These examinations are given free of charge
to beginning freshmen who are participants
in the Spring Invitational, Freshman Orientation,
or Special International Student Testing
programs, provided the students
complete the testing by the final date to add
courses for credit during their first term of
enrollment at LSU. All other students must
pay the fees specified above.

Each LSU nonimmigrant student will be
charged $10 per semester to support the programs,
operations, and maintenance of the International Cultural Center. They will also
be charged $50 per semester for International
Students Status Compliance. This service
charge will allow the LSU International
Services Office to meet federal mandates and
continue to provide the best information and
professional services to the international
population at LSU.

Motor Vehicle Registration Fee

All students (full-time, part-time, night,
and auditors) who operate or expect to operate a
motor vehicle on campus regularly or
occasionally are required to register with the
Office of Parking, Traffic, & Transportation. A
registration fee will be charged for each permit
issued. The exact amount of this fee will be
published each year in the Traffic & Parking
Regulations issued by the Office of Parking,
Traffic & Transportation.

STUDENT ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE PLAN

A special plan is offered to students through an insurance company approved
by the University. This coverage is strongly recommended to relieve
students of possible financial strain in meeting expenses for medical services
that the Student Health Center deos not provide.

The University requires that all nonimmigrant international students on
“F” and “ J” visas enroll in the LSU Student Insurance
Program at the time of registration or provide evidence in advance to the
International Services Office of acceptable insurance. All acceptable insurance
plans must meet or exceed the following:

Policy minimum of $50,000 per Accident or Sickness OR $100,000 miminum aggregate plan for F-1 and F-2
(issued I-20 forms). Policy minimum of $50,000 per Accident or Sickness
for J-1 and J-2 visa (issued DS-2019 forms) holders (Required by Department
of State Regulations)

Maximum deductible amount of $500

There must also be a maximum deductible for each twelve-month period
of $500 per covered person, not to exceed $1000 per policy for multiple
party plans.

Policy benefits must meet or exceed those set form in the LSU endorsed
Student Accident & Sickness Insurance plan (including maternity coverage
paid as any other health conditions), regardless of gender.

A U.S. representative located in the U.S. with a U. S. telephone number

Policy must cover routine care visits for colds, flu, etc., and not
just emergency care

Minimum $7,500 benefit for Repatriation Coverage

Minimum $10,000 benefit for Medical Evacuation Coverage

Students enrolled in the School of Veterinary Medicine are required to
have sickness and accident insurance coverage through enrollment in the
Universitysponsored plan or to have proof of participation in an equal or
better insurance program.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Students are notified by e-mail each semester by the Office of Bursar Operations
of the date the online fee bill is available on PAWS (Personal Access Web
Services). All fees and other University charges are due by the date indicated
on the online fee bill.

In person • Pay be cash, check, or money order in 125
Thomas Boyd Hall.

Deferred payment plan • Eligible student can defer 50
percent of the current semester charges. Payment of 50 percent of current
semester charges and any prior account balance must be received by the
payment due date. Note: A $15 service charge will be assessed on all deferments.
The deferred payment plan may be selected via REGGIE or PAWS from the
“Defer Payment/Payroll Deduct” application.

LATE REGISTRATION SERVICE CHARGE

FEE EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER 65

According to the provisions of Act 525 of the 1975 Louisiana legislature,
individuals over 65 years of age may enroll in one or more collegelevel
courses and be exempt from the payment of the University fee. Further information
may be obtained from the Office of the University Registrar.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY

A student will be subject to dismissal from the University as a result
of failure to pay fees and/or other charges when due or when a check offered
by the student in satisfaction of an obligation to the University is not
honored by the bank on which it was drawn. Due notice of the delinquency
shall be given to the student by the Office of Bursar Operations. There
will be a charge of $25 per returned check.

REFUND OF FEES

Refund of the University fee, nonresident
fee, student health service fee, academic
excellence fee, operational fee, and student
technology fee will be made on the
following basis upon official withdrawal of
the student. (“Days of classes” are days on
which regular classes are held.)

Before classes begin, 100 percent (less
the $10 nonrefundable registration fee);
during the first six days of classes (first
three days in summer term), 90 percent;

From day seven through day 24 of classes
(day four through day 12 in summer
term), 50 percent

From day 25 of classes (day 13 of summer
term) to the end of the semester,
none

No refunds will be processed for at least
six weeks after registration.

No refunds will be made to anyone who
owes the University. Student-initiated
resignations will not be completed until all
money owed to the University is paid.

Field service and transportation fees will be
refunded on an individual basis upon
recommendation of the department
concerned.

Reductions and increases of fees resulting
from student schedule changes will be
refunded or charged in accordance with the
above schedule.

All full-time students who become part-time
students after the last day to receive funds
will continue to be eligible for all student
activity privileges.

Students in good standing at the University,
registered in any semester or summer term,
who volunteer for military service or who
are called to active duty in the armed
services before the day midsemester
examinations begin will have the University
fee, nonresident fee, student technology fee,
and student health service fee refunded.
Students in good standing at the University
who volunteer for military service, or who
are called to active duty in the armed services after midsemester examinations begin, will
be refunded 50 percent of the University fee,
nonresident fee, and student health service
fee. See also “Refund of Residence Hall
Rent” in the Student Life & Academic
Services section of this catalog.

For information on the refund of other fees
(such as housing, meal plans, etc.) refer to
the section in this catalog pertaining to those
fees.

Title IV program fund recipients resigning
from the University without completing at least
60 percent of the enrollment period will be
required to return all or part of the aid they
received to the appropriate programs in the
following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford
Loans, Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans,
Perkins Loans, PLUS (Parent) Loans, Graduate
PLUS Loans, Pell Grants, Academic
Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National
SMART Grant and SEOG. Specific information
regarding this refund schedule is available at www.lsu.edu/financialaid.